The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds is a bar & grill in Leeds City Centre, Leeds. Rated 4.5 stars from 2368 Google reviews. Known for service that actually stands out and wine list and cocktails worth ordering. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #8 of 20 in Leeds City Centre. Price range: €€€.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds
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in Leeds City Centre
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Quick Verdict
Go back, and bring someone who matters. The food's solid, the wine list is real, but you're genuinely paying for service that remembers you exist.
You want a proper dinner where the waiter knows what they're doing and the wine won't disappoint you.
About The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds
The Restaurant Bar & Grill occupies the Old Post Office on City Square, a historic building that's become the kind of place locals actually return to—not because it's trendy, but because the service consistently outperforms the competition. You'll find a proper bar stocked with serious cocktails and wine, a dining room that handles everything from solo lunch to group dinners, and staff who've clearly been trained to remember your name and what you ordered last time. The reviews are dominated by mentions of specific waiters (Lewis, Sonia, Mihai, Adrian) who made the evening, which tells you something: this place invests in people, not just plating. The food arrives beautifully presented—reviewers mention great desserts, excellent wine pairings, and meals that justify the price. It's upmarket without the pretence, the kind of venue where you can book for Mother's Day and actually relax, or drop in solo at the bar and be looked after properly. Outdoor seating's available if you want it, wheelchair access is sorted, and they've got the coffee and tea game handled too.
What Stands Out
Service that actually stands out
Five separate reviews single out individual staff members by name, with phrases like 'Lewis was an absolute superstar' and 'Sonia made us feel like family.' One reviewer noted Lewis 'was attentive without being intrusive—excellent service.' This level of consistency across multiple staff members suggests genuine training and culture.
Wine list and cocktails worth ordering
Reviewers specifically praise the wine selection and cocktails; one noted 'The wine was excellent and complemented the meal perfectly.' Google Business attributes confirm 'Great cocktails' and 'Great wine list' as highlights.
Reliable food and presentation
Multiple reviews describe food as 'great,' 'beautifully presented,' and 'very nice' when it arrives. Desserts are specifically called out as 'very good,' and the venue offers healthy options and vegetarian choices.
What Customers Say
Fantastic lunch and service from Sonia, great to be back at RBG.
Brilliant venue, food was great but the service was outstanding.
Beautiful restaurant venue - charismatic elegant with great food choices .
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Practical Information
Contact
The Old Post Office, 3 City Square, Leeds LS1 2ES, United Kingdom
+44 113 244 9625Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about The Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds
Yes. Brunch, lunch, and dinner reservations are recommended, and the venue accepts them online via their website. No walk-in guarantee on weekends.
Historic building, upmarket but not stuffy. Reviewers describe it as 'charismatic elegant' with a 'warm and welcoming' vibe. Groups and tourists mix with solo diners at the bar. One note: one reviewer mentioned it was 'a bit chilly,' so dress accordingly.
Reviewers consistently praise the wine pairings and desserts. The menu's at therestaurantbarandgrill.com/menus—expect bar & grill standards done well. Vegetarian options are available.
Yes, the venue's popular for groups and accepts reservations. Book early for weekends or special occasions like Mother's Day, when it fills quickly.
Yes. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet available.
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